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Indian Vegetarian Quinoa Pilau

Indian Vegetarian Quinoa Pilau - I grew up eating several different variations of pilau but after over indulging over the last couple of days I decided to make a version using quinoa. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 small Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Green Cardamom
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves crushed
  • 1/2 inch Ginger grated finely
  • 1/2 Green Chilli sliced finely
  • 120 g Mixed Vegetables
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 375 ml Vegetable Stock
  • 170 g Quinoa rinsed and cleaned
  • 1/4 tsp Curry Powder I use Madras
  • 1/4 tsp Garam Masala

Instructions
 

  • In a pan, heat the oil and ghee. Stir in the cumin seeds, bay leaf, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Once they begin to splutter, add the onions and cook for 7 - 10 minutes until a deep golden colour.
  • Stir in the ginger, garlic and green chilli. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes before adding the mixed vegetables. Add the turmeric, chilli, coriander powder and cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Pour in the stock and add the quinoa, then bring to a simmer. Turn the heat down and cover the pan. Add the curry powder and garam masala and stir thoroughly. Cook for 15 - 17 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork. 
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